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Elze
Description
Almost in the Ardèche department, this long hike alternates ridge paths and immersion in shady pine forests.
Signposts will guide you all along this route. In the description below, the signposted place names and/or directions are given in bold italics between quotation marks :
From “MALÔNS ET ELZE” walk to “ELZE” via :
“Malôns-Eglise”,
“Croix de la Rousse”,
“La Tranchée de Malons”,
“Le Bécassin”. At “Le Bécassin”, turn right to “ELZE”.
At “ELZE”, turn left to “MAS DE L'AYRE” via :
“L'Ayre”,
“Col du Mas de l'Ayre”,
“MAS DE L'AYRE”. At “MAS DE L'AYRE” return to “MALÔNS ET ELZE” via :
“Le Bécassin”,
“La Tranchée de Malons”. At “La Tranchée de Malons”, turn right to “MALÔNS ET ELZE”.
This hike is taken from the guidebook Mont Lozère - Pays des sources de la Margeride au lac de Villefort en Cévennes published by the Pôle de pleine nature du Mont Lozère.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Additional information
Advised parking
Car park at the Mairie (village hall)
Advice
Make sure your equipment is appropriate for the day’s weather conditions. Remember that the weather changes quickly in the mountains. Take enough water, wear sturdy shoes and put on a hat.
Access
From Villefort on the D901 and the D155 (16 minutes)From Génolhac on the D906, D901 and D155 (30 minutes)From Les Vans on the D901 and D155 (23 minutes)
Ambiance
En limite d’Ardèche, un long parcours jalonné de chemins de crêtes et d’immersions forestières aux pins ombragés.
Arrival
Malons et Elze
Departure
Malons et Elze
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